Math Problem Statement

A die is rolled. Find the probability of the given event: (a) The number showing is a 4; (b) The number showing is an even number; (c) The number showing is greater than 1.

Solution

Let's go over the probability calculations from the image for each part:

  1. (a) The number showing is a 4:

    • A fair die has 6 faces numbered 1 to 6.
    • The probability of any specific number, like 4, showing up is 16\frac{1}{6}.
  2. (b) The number showing is an even number:

    • The even numbers on a die are 2, 4, and 6.
    • There are 3 favorable outcomes (2, 4, and 6) out of 6 possible outcomes.
    • The probability is 36=12\frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}.
  3. (c) The number showing is greater than 1:

    • The numbers greater than 1 are 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
    • There are 5 favorable outcomes out of 6.
    • The probability is 56\frac{5}{6}, which is already filled in correctly.

Let me know if you need further clarification on any of these, and if you have any additional questions!

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the probability of rolling a number less than 3?
  2. What is the probability of rolling an odd number?
  3. What is the probability of rolling a prime number?
  4. What is the probability of rolling a number that is divisible by 3?
  5. What is the probability of rolling a 1 or a 6?

Tip: In probability, always divide the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes to get the correct probability.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Events and Outcomes
Basic Combinatorics

Formulas

Probability = Number of Favorable Outcomes / Total Possible Outcomes

Theorems

Basic Probability Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7